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Home My WebLink About2013-03-05 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING City of Stephenville - City Council Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on March 5, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of Regular Business Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon'sTexas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit: Mayor Jerry K. Weldon II Council members Joe E. Cude Malcolm Cross Doug Svien Russ McDanel Brady Pendleton (arrived 6:01pm) Alan Nix Martha Taylor Scott Evans Others Attending Mark A. Kaiser, City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at5:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, by Mayor Weldon. II. Citizens' General Discussion. Fredie Goble, 413 Bluebonnet, Stephenville, spoke to the council about zoning, restaurants, and alcohol. He is concerned about the number of private clubs, which he believes should have percentage of food to alcohol like B-5 zoning. He said he is still trying to determine how much money is collected by the City of Stephenville for alcohol sales. III. Presentation by Fire Department of the Heart Saver Award to Katie Carr Fire Chief Jimmy Chew called on Battalion Chief Chuck Elliott to make the presentation of the American Heart Association Heart Saver Award and the Stephenville Fire Department Certificate of Appreciation to Katie Carr. Elliott introduced fellow firefighters assisting in the presentation —Trey Lee, Jerry Powers, Mickey Belew, Daniel Dowell, and Gregg Schrumpf. Elliott introduced Katie Carr. Carr came to the aid of a female who was having a heart attack while shopping in Walmart. Carr activated the 9-1-1 system and performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Mayor Weldon presented Katie Carr with the American Heart Association Heart Saver Award. Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2013 Stephenville City Council IV. Proclamation Designating March as American Red Cross Month Mayor Weldon read the attached proclamation which designates March as American Red Cross Month. V. Stephenville Historical Museum Annual Report and Presentation of Budget —Robin Ritchie, Board President Robin Ritchie reported to the council concerning the activities of the museum for 2012 and presented the attached budget. She noted that in 2012, there were visitors to the museum from 79 Texas cities, 25 state, and seven countries. She thanked the council for the hotel occupancy tax funds allocated to the museum. Some of the highlights are as follows: •Finishing the 2012 project of remodeling and renovating the Carriage House. •Completing a complete inventory of every item, picture and file at the museum. •Remodeling the front room of the Berry House to accommodate rotating exhibits. •Rebuilding of the Berry House porch and balcony. •Improve the parking areas on the museum grounds. Activities for 2013 include: *The Native and Heirloom Plant Fair on April 13 *Camp Pioneer summer camp *By Gone Days on the Bosque in October MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Scott Evans, to accept the report and approve the budget. MOTION CARRIED. VI. Consider Approval of Airport Layout Plan Drew Wells, Director of Community Services, explained that once this plan is approved by the council; Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division; and Federal Aviation Administration it becomes the official planning document for the development of Stephenville Clark Regional Airport. Improvements indicated on the ALP include the runway extension project. Recognition was given to the Stephenville Airport Advisory Board and specifically to board chairman, Hardy Hampton. MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Scott Evans, to approve the Airport Layout Plan. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2013 Stephenville City Council VII. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. Chairman Doug Svien reported on the items as indicated. A. Audit Report. The committee reviewed and discussed the overall financial condition of the city. B. Economic Development. The process of hiring an Economic Development Coordinator is ongoing. C. Forecasting. The committee reviewed the Landfill Fund's projections for the next ten years. Vill. FINANCE COMMITTEE and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT —Consider Approval of Utility Rates. These committees reviewed the projected water and sewer revenue and expenses. The committees had recommended increasing the volume charge on water and sewer. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Joe Cude, to adjust the charge on water from $3.25 per 1,000 gallons to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons, and the volume charge on sewer from $3.15 to $3.40 per 1,000 gallons. MOTION CARRIED. IX. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT. Chairperson Martha Taylorgave this committee report. A. Health Insurance. The contract from Blue Cross Blue Shield resulted in a 3% lower rate than last year, which saves approximately $26,224 a year. B. Renew Contract with Kenneth D. Wethe, Independent Insurance Consultant. MOTION by Martha Taylor, second by Scott Evans, to approve the contract with Kenneth D. Wethe, Independent Insurance Consultant. MOTION CARRIED. C. Pay Plan. The committee will consider hiring a facilitator/consultant to assist in developing the Pay Plan. X. CONSENTAGENDA Joe Cude asked that Item B. be removed from the Consent Agenda. MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Doug Svien, to approve Consent Agenda Item A. MOTION CARRIED. Cude wanted to call attention to the items that the city will place for sale. These items will be listed on an internet government surplus auction company. MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Joe Cude, to approve the sale of equipment. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approve Minutes of February 5, 2013 Regular Council Meeting B. Authorize the Sale of Equipment • Street Department 0 1999 Chevrolet 1500 pickup 0 2 white RKI headache racks 0 2 white pickup tool boxes 0 1 black grill guard • Parks Department —CD welder on trailer Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2013 Stephenville City Council XI. Comments by City Administrator • Senior Citizen Center will be closed for about three days. The center is being treated to eradicate the bats, remove bat guano, and sanitize affected areas. • TxDOT has begun survey work for the traffic signal at Washington Street and 011ie Avenue. The signal may be installed as early as the summer of 2013. • Keep Stephenville Beautiful is requesting citizens to fill out their online survey. XII. Comments by Council members Joe Cude thanked members of the Stephenville Fire Department for helping to unload and distribute food from the Tarrant County Food Bank to area food pantries. Malcolm Cross stated that the Nominations Committee will be meeting to review the city charter, and council members can give their suggestions to him. Russ McDanel recognized and thanked Community Services Director Drew Wells and Public Works Director Nick Williams for their work on the Alexander Road project. Alan Nix congratulated Joe Cude on the birth of another grandson. Mayor Weldon congratulated the Stephenville Honeybees and the Yellow Jackets for a great basketball season. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:58 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the meeting, and council went into executive session in compliance with the provisions ofthe Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property. A. 20.811 acre, William Motley Survey, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas B. 3.08 acres in Lots, 1, 2, and 3, Block 47, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas C. Lot 2A, Block 55, City Addition, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas D. Wiley Street Council reconvened in open session at 7:56 p.m. XIV. Action taken on items discussed in executive session MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Scott Evans, to authorizethe mayorto execute documents to effect the purchase of 3.08 acres in Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 47, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas, and Lot 2A, Block 55, City Addition, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2013 Stephenville City Council XV. Adjourn MOTION by Russ McDanel, second by Joe Cude, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED at 7:57 p.m. Yf JiU.-Y � Jerr K. W don II, Mayor ATTEST: Y Cindy L. fford, ty Sec ry Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2013 Stephenville City Council